illiam Neill has spent the past sixteen years living in Yosemite National Park. In the early 1980s, Neill served as photographer at The Ansel Adams Gallery. Here he was introduced to fine art photography as well as to many inspiring photographers including Ansel Adams. The natural environment and spirit of Yosemite itself has also influenced his development as a contemporary landscape photographer. Neill is concerned with conveying the deep, spiritual beauty he sees and feels in nature. His images are peaceful yet sometimes mysterious, emphasizing the intimate detail and abstract qualities of the subject.

"The reason I photograph is to experience the beauty of nature, of wild places. I explore the essential elements of rock and tree, of cloud and rushing water to discover the magic and mystery of the landscape. It is the spirit of the land I seek to reveal in my images."

"Photography is a quiet, meditative activity for me. I enjoy isolating the details of a scene. By creating photographs where the content or orientation is not obvious, an intimate and enigmatic feeling can come through. I enjoy making an image that asks a question, one that intrigues and arouses curiousity in the viewer."

His images have been widely published in books, magazines, calendars, on record covers, notecards and posters. His photographs were chosen to illustrate a special edition of The Sense of Wonder, the classic environmental essay by Rachel Carson, published by The Nature Company. His next book, By Nature's Design, is a collaboration with the renowned Exploratorium Museum of San Francisco that features Neill's abstract pattern images. His photographs are included in many private and public collections and have been exhibited nationally. Neill has taught in many workshop programs throughout the country.

William Neill's photographs are made with a 4x5 view camera and are distinguished by the fine detail that is distinctive of large format imagery. His use of rich color and subtle composition evokes the serenity as well as the power of the landscape.